A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8859605 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 94284297 epoch_slot_no: 367497 block_no: 8859428 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 76480 time: 2023-06-04 03:49:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09839f8c0e5cdf92bd997c5b2bbf7518b791a91f7464fd54b5760812a749391aBlock Operator
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